42 Best American Restaurants in New York

“My dining experience at Minetta Tavern was impeccable.My friend and I had Fois Gras and Oysters as Appetizers, Strak Frites and Minetta Burger for our entrees, and topped it up with their delicious Soufflé for two.Everything was truly incredible, from the lively and yet cozy atmosphere, to the outstanding quality of food, and flawless service.It was my first time and will definitely be back for more.A huge thank you to the whole team again!“

“Very affordable restaurant, highly recommended“

“Was here for a team dinner on a work trip & everything was fantastic. We ordered more than half the menu for the 6 of us and loved every bit of it. The pork belly was my favorite, but even the hummus with a variety of vegetables to dip gave a lovely assortment of textures and the plating was just pretty Service was exceptional and staff was very friendly and attentive. The open-concept kitchen was different but it was nice. Whoever was in charge of the music should also keep that aux cord! Awesome vibes!“

“My friend and I got dinner here very last minute. We went with no expectations. We ordered the kampachi crudo starter and the spicy crab spaghetti. The crudo was alright, but nothing super special. The spicy crab spaghetti was pretty good, but it was not really spicy at all, especially coming from someone who is usually pretty sensitive to spicy. Overall Food 4/5 stars.While the dinner was pretty solid, what made this meal extra special was the desserts! We split the basil ice cream and strawberry rhubarb cake. The dessert was my favorite part of the meal and really carried the while experience. I'd go back just for the desserts.“

“?? We were the last party arriving at 9pm on a Monday night. We sat at the bar and were served by Sebastian. The place lets you bring your own bottle of wine for a $50 cork fee which is so unique and great for a Michelin Star restaurant, and they don't make you feel cheap for doing it either. From start to finish the food was just so so so good, the atmosphere and service were absolutely perfect. I'll remember that triple fish first course till I'm 100 years old, especially the trout. Just wow. The beef with the potato made you feel at home with a touch of uniqueness. The dessert was perfectly balanced with some of the best blueberries ever. So glad we picked this restaurant for our night out in NY.“

“Amazing staff, amazing food (better than my bubbies, but don’t tell her) absolutely loved it!!“

“Strongly recommended! Perfect meal. Every dish was perfect mixed of flavors; and portions. And the service added on the amazingness of this place. We are looking forward to next season’s menu.“

“I went to the Noortwyck last night for drinks/apps & had a great experience! Not only was our server attentive, kind & on-top of things, the wine & food were fabulous too. I reco ordering the Savory Beignets, they are to die for. I can't wait to visit this spot again!“

“Delicious food. Small portions so order a lot. Point is to share !!“

“Coming from Minnesota, I've only heard about David Chang's restaurants. I had the Garlic Chicken Ramen and my wife had the Asparagus special of the day. Both were excellent in both taste and presentation. Well worth the trip and surprisingly affordable.“

“What a wonderful restaurant great mix of foods and service was so friendly. Highly recommend butternut fries to start!“

“Everything was good, but the consensus between my friends and I were that we weren't really wowed by anything besides the desserts.For a group of 4, ordered 8 dishes (mostly heavier ones), 3 desserts, and 4 drinks, and we were all satiated.“

“Have room for desert as you will be there for a hour or 2 talking with a nice atmosphere and delicious food. Recommend going after 6PM for the candles and a nice scenery of the restaurant. There's a bar, viewable kitchen, and prices can be expensive on your dish so careful on the buying. A recommended party of 3+ to sit and have fun as a late night out with friends. Really good customer service as they can engage chats and help with dishes if any allergies or issues.“

“Cool place and enjoy the food, drink , enironment.“

“Since it opened, I've come here a few times for the occasional work dinner or special occasion. Revisited Marc Forgione for the first time in a while and I can say it never disappoints me. The food and service are consistently and reliably exceptional. It's difficult to choose a favorite dish. The meal seems to get better and better with each course, but the highlights were sun choke and caviar special, Hiramasa and the Halibut.“

“Very lovely spot for a quick bite or a lovely chat with friends and beverages. Has a late night menu to ensure you’re not starving on your walk home.“

“Small but busy restaurant in east village. Came on a Friday night and it didn’t get packed until 7:30pm ish. The food was an interesting mix of Korean and Spanish flavors. The cocktails were well made and delicious - highly recommend the pandan punch for a uniquely flavored drink. Order lots of small palates and share with a friend!“

“Loved everything about it! We sat at the bar, Justin was fantastic. Friendly people and great food!! Highly recommend.“

“It's easy to put labels like fusion or new asian American it's different when you see and taste and feel what it all means, and that's what I found out in my first bite. It's either scallion pancake elevates into French pastry, or tartare acts like dumplings, something different but they also feel they should be together for a long time. It's a magical flavor.“

“Staff was very friendly. Service was quick, but you don’t feel rushed out“

“chill vibe. great burgers. super cocktails. good service“

“Food and drinks were amazing. Only complaint is waited too long, over 30 min, for our food. Watched as people who sat after us finished their food and left.“

“What a beautiful view while you are eating some delicious food! The place feels modern and perfect to enjoy with cocktails. You truly are above the city. As for food, it was all pretty good. Milk bread is super delicious with its golden brown tops and soft fluffiness. Get this. Yuzu tart could use a bit more yuzu flavor. Colada is quite delicious and it's so fitting to order drinks given the vibe of the restaurant. The service was quite friendly. The view from the lounge is very nice and the elevator up is an experience! Highly recommend.“

“The food the service overall everything is impeccable“

“Very impressive. It’s great to see someone so young achieving his goals. Compared to other top restaurants in NYC, Gem is right up there.“

“A must experience wonderful place“

“That was the best restaurant meal I’ve have ever had. The lobster risotto was unbelievable and the duck appetizer was so delicious. I will recommend this restaurant to everyone! We loved sitting upstairs in the corner. The staff and service were outstanding.“

“This was a fantastic experience! From the moment we stepped inside, the staff was courteous, engaging, helpful and knowledgeable. We had a party of 3, and ordered 6 dishes. Each dish came out as it was made and each dish was absolutely delicious. A person in our party had a gluten allergy which was no problem and accommodated with ease. We come to NY every year and this will absolutely be a place we revisit again and again! Vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike will appreciate the dishes and be amazed with the taste! Highly recommended!“

“Always request Robert as your server!!! They were absolutely phenomenal! They made my husband and I’s anniversary evening memorable. We had an incredible meal- focaccia and fried chicken app, chicken entree with the pappardelle with lamb ragu special. My husband and I were absolutely speechless with each bite. Great ambiance too. Highly recommend for a fun date night or if you want to have a divine dining experience with Robert. Get that dude a raise !!!!“

“Had a wonderful meal this evening at Upland, really enjoyed my artichoke entree and was pleasantly surprised by my lobster main! Luis was so professional and attentive, I loved my complimentary guava sorbet and the honey ice cream was also delish. I highly recommend them, thank you for taking such good care of me for the two hours I was with you.“

“Had a good brunch experience at Clinton, but it was not as hype-worthy as the videos I had seen on Tik Tok. The blueberry pancakes with mapple butter were delicious but I prefer Salt Cure’s. We also ordered the breakfast with poached eggs which was also good. The service and ambiance was good, although its always very busy. Definetly make a reservation if you are hoping to come here!“

“Blown away by interior design, topped with finger-licking food, friendly service, and such a well crafted drinks!“

“this is a terrific spot for special gatherings. we had a graduation lunch there for six and asked to be seated outside to enjoy the full terrace experience. other graduates were seated inside which meant they had ac and louder music but still enjoyed the terrace like atmosphere but under full cover. can't go wrong with either choice but we really, really like to sit outside under the shade of course. nice breeze to offset a warmish 80 degree sunny day. service is fabulous. unhurried but once you place your order, the food amazingly arrives in less than 10 minutes even though the place was pretty much full. RH Rooftop is our go to place for al fresco dining in style. p.s. the bathrooms are private and very nice.“

“The ambience is great and the food is fantastic. It's my kind of food. I will recommend more of my friends to try it.“

“One of Manhattan's great ‘secrets'. The caviar offering and presentation are first class. But it is also a great restaurant experience apart from the caviar. Innovative selections that are very well presented with close but discreet service. One of our favourites.“

“it was fun to be here i enjoyed so much.“

“Food was supreme here. I had the raw clams, fresh and presented well. Cocktail sauce was done with care. My main was spaghetti and clams in tomato sauce with arugula salad and a touch of spring onions, that was a very fine detail. The effort was notable in the food. Service could be more disciplined though, some staff prioritise chatting with each other over customer service. The dining room was tastefully decorated. Would love to come back but I live too far.“

“Service was excellent, food arrived quickly & was wonderful.“

“We came in last Thursday night for some pre dinner drinks while on vacation and we're so glad we found this spot! Our trip was drink/food focused and the bartenders here did not disappoint. My husband and our friend had a "Ramos Gin Fizz", (which was literally like the best cocktail I have ever tasted), I would have had one myself but I was already three deep into the Cucumber Mint Collins (which was also delicious)! There was a great live band playing and it was just what we needed after not being in the city for so long. Can't wait to come back!! Did I mention the bartenders were awesome? (It needed to be said twice).“

“WE LOVED our Tuesday night at Bathtub Gin!! Our night began around 7pm and we left after midnight, having enjoyed the experience, beyond. The show is dynamite, the cocktails terrific (even for a non Gin drinker), the service is attentive and the environment is a blast.“

“An honest 4 stars all the way around. The Lamb, cooked to nothing short of perfection, and it's pairings worked masterfully in complexity and flavour of the overall dish. The Pork Croquettes were phenomenal aswell, the pork had a wonderful flavour, and the touch of brine worked wonderfully with the mustard sauce.However desert was not as impressive, the carrot cake, while packed with potential, was overly sweet. Seemingly the carrot cake was sweet enough but then topped with an orange jam that destroyed the flavour profile, again do to the sweetness. I would have opted for a more subtle touch of citrus.Drinks were on point, and served in a timely manner, however the price of Henry McKenna was the highest I have ever seen, especially for a fairly easy to obtain bourbon.Our server, while timely, polite, and seemingly knowledgeable, did not mention specials, or check on the table after recieving our food.All things considered, I will definitely be back.“

“The Food was innovative and seriously delicious. I think this is a must-try in my books. 5 STARS!!!“